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How to Make the Most of Only One Day: Daytona Beach

One of the main reasons we travel together is that we have a hunger to learn and experience new things. It’s our hope to continue mastering better ways to make the most of the time we have, especially on these one day trips. If you missed the last of the One Day series, we spent one day in Boston. For this trip, Nate and I were vacationing with my family. We drove about an hour from central Florida to Daytona...

How To Make the Most of Only One Day: Boston

On a trip visiting family in New England, Nate and I had the opportunity to take a day trip to Boston. I had never been to Boston. Due to a silly song from my childhood, it was always on my bucket list to go (in the fall, naturally). Since we were close by, we jumped at the opportunity. We only had the one day, so it was essential that we maximized our time while we were there. Here are three...

Mackinac Island: Our Ultimate List of Things to Do

If you missed it, our last post was a beginner’s guide on traveling to Mackinac Island. Once on the island, there are so many great things to do. Many ideas are off-the-beaten-path, and as such, are easy to miss. Because of this, we‘ve done a lot of research, gathered recommendations from friends and family, and ultimately compiled a comprehensive list of our favorites. Some of these we’ve done already, and some are definitely on our bucket list for our next...

Mackinac Island Getaway for Any Budget: When to Go, Where to Stay, & How to Get Around!

Early in our marriage, my husband, Nate, and I took a long weekend trip to Mackinac (pronounced “mackinaw”) Island. It’s easily one of our top 5 favorite places we’ve ever visited together. But, make no mistake, a trip to Mackinac Island isn’t inexpensive. You have to take a private ferry to even get to the island. Lodging on the island itself can also be quite spendy. However, with a little creativity and intentional planning, anyone can have an amazing Mackinac...

7 Easy Caribbean Island Excursions on a Budget

For our very first cruise, our honeymoon, my husband and I chose a rather fast-paced itinerary, 7-islands in 7-days, in the Southern Caribbean Islands. Even though our budget for excursions was limited (no epic swimming with dolphins or parasailing), we still had a surprisingly great time. We sailed in early June 2008, and ports of call were: St Thomas, Dominica, Barbados, St Lucia, Antigua, St Kitts, and San Juan to end the cruise. Keep reading for our review of each...